Water
Cranberry research seeks longer shelf life
A new adjunct professor at Washington State University (WSU) is trying to find ways to extend the cranberry season beyond the fall and winter holidays. Frank Caruso recently retired after 28 years at the University... more »
March workshops will study irrigation
To assist current and future irrigators, Michigan State University Extension is planning several daylong irrigation workshops across the state in 2014. Three workshops of specific interest to fruit and vegetable growers (but all irrigators and... more »
Minimum wage hike will hurt California growers
On top of all the other pressures California fruit growers are facing – rising input costs, labor shortages and tightening water supplies – they are now looking at a $2-per-hour hike in the state’s minimum... more »
Crop insurance deadline nears for Michigan growers
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Michigan fruit growers interested in buying a new federal crop insurance policy, or making changes to an existing policy, to do so by the Nov. 20 sales closing date.... more »
Michigan wetlands law awaits EPA review
While Public Act (PA) 98 was signed into law in July and maintains the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) ability to regulate agricultural development on wetlands, its status remains in limbo awaiting federal EPA... more »
Remote-controlled aircraft spray, perform other tasks
Researchers are working with farmers to study the potential of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to manage crops and improve yields. Also known as drones, UAS aren’t viewed positively by many in the United States, but... more »
Berry growers face a challenging time managing SWD
Weather conditions that created the largest blueberry crop in the last three year have also provided ideal environmental conditions for growth and development of large populations of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) that in a matter... more »
Edgewood Bogs sustains success in cranberries
Taking a lean and green approach in operating Edgewood Bogs has paid dividends for cranberry growers Matt and Cindy Rhodes. The couple purchased the operation, in the heart of southeastern Massachusetts’ “Cranberry Country,” from Matt’s... more »
Current Issue
On-farm AI: Water, farm, labor research guide decisions
Data collection tool expands farm management
Carmel Valley winegrapes: Parsonage Village Vineyard
IFTA Yakima Valley tour provides orchard insights
IFTA recognizes tree fruit honorees
Pennsylvania recognizes fruit industry professionals
Fresh Views 40 Under 40
see all current issue »
